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Gen Z: Navigating New Career Paths in a Changing World

Season 34 Episode 3438 | 26m 46s

Join us on To The Contrary as we explore how Gen Z is redefining career paths amidst economic instability and technological advancements. Experts Julia Toothacre and Jenny Fernandez discuss the shift from traditional white-collar jobs to trades, the impact of AI on the job market, and the evolving values of the younger generation.

Aired: 12/04/25
Funding for TO THE CONTRARY is provided by the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation, the Park Foundation and the Charles A. Frueauff Foundation.
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Why are home births rising? We debate safety, midwives, and maternity care shortages.
Bonnie Erbé explores how TikTok & social media impact body image with experts Dr. Terán & Dr. Vashi.
How weak regulations and AI chatbot design choices fuel real-world violence against women.
Are voters ready for a "rainbow wave," or do LGBTQ+ candidates still face gender-bias hurdles?
Why is the girls' sports dream gap widening despite record visibility?
Arkansas is building a national model to combat human trafficking. Here's how.
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Is straight dating broken? We discuss heteropessimism & modern relationship burnout
For the first time in decades, young men are more religious than young women. Experts weigh in.
Bonnie Erbé & experts debate legal defense tactics, trial shifts, and if #MeToo has lost momentum.
Why are home births rising? We debate safety, midwives, and maternity care shortages.
Bonnie Erbé explores how TikTok & social media impact body image with experts Dr. Terán & Dr. Vashi.
How weak regulations and AI chatbot design choices fuel real-world violence against women.
Are voters ready for a "rainbow wave," or do LGBTQ+ candidates still face gender-bias hurdles?
Why is the girls' sports dream gap widening despite record visibility?
Arkansas is building a national model to combat human trafficking. Here's how.